Dakota Carino

I started work within the SiteOne family with very little knowledge. During my onboarding process, I encouraged my managers to push me to see how much I was capable of. I was hired on as a driver, and after 3 months I was given the promotion to Shipping. My dedication to SiteOne has allowed me to drastically grow my understanding of irrigation and hardscapes. I have taken on the role of leader in many situations allowing our store to run more fluently. Numbers just stick in my head, which has helped me remember all the codes we have.

• Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing one of the busiest locations overall.
• Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, hazard labels, and identified variances.
• Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

I was not the typical Uber driver that comes to mind. My day started very early, around 3 am. I only took my clients to and from the airport until roughly 9 am. This opportunity allowed me to have high-level conversations that were priceless, from people all over the world. I mainly picked up business people traveling to the airport pretty frequently. I then took the business off Uber, and on to a more one-on-one style relationship. I set up schedules for my clients and ensured their safety when traveling to and from home. This has allowed me to learn how to have a healthy productive conversation while removing my own personal thoughts and emotions.

• Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

My responsibilities included grounds-keeping, pool maintenance, make-ready, and completing work orders. My properties had the cleanest curbside appeal and always gave the new home feeling when entering.

• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.

I decided to leave Ram Partners because it did not fit my growth path. I have a dedicated work ethic and want to learn as much as possible, and with maintenance, the career path was not fit. I received multiple offers to stay and to even come back, however, I love the constant growth and there was very little opportunity.

This was my first career out of high school, while I was in college. I was hired as a sales associate and received a promotion within 6 months of working. The roles I was given included, payroll, inventory (quarterly and annually), scheduling, and ensuring our productivity was met. Outside my normal roles, I encouraged my peers to set goals for themselves. This helped with our store having one of the highest grossing sales, as well as winning numerous rewards. I worked all over the Dallas, Tx metroplex average of 60-70 hours weekly.

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

I decided to leave Aldi because it came down to school. I was not ready to finish my degree, and growth was not possible for me during that time.